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Legislative Referendum

Elections Division

I&R Constitutional and Statutory Provisions

The I&R movement was never a major force in Georgia politics. However, between 1911-1913, the high-water mark of the Progressive era nationwide, the Georgia legislature enacted laws granting initiative, referendum, and recall rights to the residents of four cities, including Atlanta.

This state history is based on research found in David Schmidt's book, Citizen Lawmakers: The Ballot Initiative Revolution.